Beating the Heat in Central PA

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The phones were ringing off the hook at Lake Augusta Outfitters at the Shikellamy State Park near Sunbury. Employees say people called all day, wanting to rent equipment.

"I could use three more boats, five more jet skis, ten more kayaks and they'd be rented all the time. It's been a good start to the summer," Angela Troutman said.

Employees at the rental shop say business is good because the weather is hot and sunny, unlike last year when the park was closed during 4th of July because of high river levels. Linda Hickman of Selinsgrove and her family took advantage of the hot weather and rented a pontoon boat.

"We just want to relax. I brought a magazine and a book and that's all I'm going to do this morning," Linda Hickman said.